Birds may be taken only with a 10- gauge or smaller shotgun capable of holding no more than three shells (two in the magazine and one in the chamber), unless it is plugged with a one-piece filler, incapable of removal without disassembling the gun, so its total capacity does not exceed three shells. Birds also may be taken by falconry, by bow and arrow, or crossbow.

Possession limit

45 total with no more than 30 being white-winged doves

Special Info

[Place] The following City of Tucson Water Properties located in Avra Valley are open to dove hunting: the Duval property in Unit 36C and the Buckalew, Flying E Bar, Ed Anway, Kai, Tucker, and Trust 205 properties in Unit 37A; all other Tucson Water Properties are closed to hunting. All open City of Tucson properties are foot access only at designated entry points. Please sign in and out at sign-in boxes located at designated entry points.
[License] Youth ages 10 to 17 must have in their possession a valid youth combination license only.
[License] Falconers must also be licensed.
[Method] Unlawful to:
(a) Shoot within ¼ mile (440 yards) of an occupied structure
while hunting unless you have permission.
(b) Shoot from, across or into roads or railways.
(c)Leave shotgun shells or other litter on the ground.
(d) Hunt over waters all day – allow time for livestock to access
water.
(e) Consume drugs or alcohol while hunting or handling firearms.
[Method] You must:
(a) Leave one fully feathered wing attached to the bird for identification until you reach your permanent residence or where the wildlife will be consumed.
(b) Keep individual limits of birds separate from others while in the field, in the cooler and in transit.
(c) Respect postings on private land and leave gates as found.
(d) Make a reasonable effort to retrieve all downed birds.
(e) Report violations to Operation Game Thief, 800-352-0700